RE: Castrol Sale29 May 2025 08:00
Brent crude oil futures rose to around $65.7 per barrel, marking a second consecutive session of gains, supported by reduced tariff risks and prospects of tighter supply. On Wednesday, the US Court of International Trade ruled that President Trump exceeded his authority in imposing global tariffs, declaring them unlawful and ordering their removal. While the administration is expected to appeal, the decision helped reduce trade-related uncertainties and lifted the outlook for global oil demand. On the supply side, markets are watching for possible new US sanctions on Russian crude, though analysts remain skeptical they would significantly curb exports. Meanwhile, OPEC+ may decide on Saturday to speed up oil production increases for July. Adding to supply pressures, Chevron halted oil production and exports in Venezuela after its US license was revoked, disrupting over a third of the country’s crude shipments. Investors now await weekly oil inventory reports from the API and the EIA.